Tourist Spot

Rai Praveen Mahal upholds the historical legends of the former princely state of Orchha. It is located in a town called Tikamgarh and thrills the visitors because of its classic folk tales and majestic beauty. The palace is situated alongside the Betwa River and holds its charm because of the nearby greenery and the iconography and intricate artwork on the second floor. The two-storied Rai Praveen Mahal is approximately 80 kilometres from the centre of the Tikamgarh town only at a distance of 18 kilometres from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Timings : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Entry Fee : Indians: INR 10 Foreigners: INR 250 Photography: INR 25 Videography: INR 100 Time Required : 2-3 hours

The Jhansi Fort is located at the top of Bagira, a hill situated in Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of India. It is a 17th-century architectural monument that has undergone royal construction followed by massive destruction in the first War of Independence against the British East India Company. Within the four-walls lay monuments like Baradari with astute and creative architecture, Kal Kothari or a dungeon for prisoners, Ganesha and Shiva temples and a museum that harbours remnants of the Chandela dynasty - weaponry, clothes and paintings. There is also a war memorial paying tribute to martyrs, and the Rani Lakshmibai Park built in the memory of her poignant role in the freedom struggle. Timings : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Favorable Time: October to March Entry Fee : INR 25 for Indians, INR 250 for Foreign citizens

Jhansi Museum is one of the iconic museums of India constructed around the late 19th century that helps us to track down the roots of Indian history of colonial India. Jhansi Museum, also known as the UP Government museum, is known to have artefacts since the 4th century BC along with exquisite artworks of pre-modern India. Dedicated to Rani Lakshmi Bai, this museum not only illustrates the history of Jhansi but also throws light on the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. Over the years, Jhansi museum has become one of the major tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh owing to the rich cultural heritage of India, particularly Jhansi. Timings : 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed on Monday and every second Saturday of the month Entry Fee : Indian: INR 5 Foreigner: INR 25 Camera: INR 20 Photography : Prohibited at certain galleries Time Required : 1-2 hours

Panchatantra Park is an animal-themed park mainly for children in Jhansi based on the ‘Panchatantra’ book by Vishnu Sharma. Apart from several animal-themed slides for the children, this park also has a jogging track for adults. The park was developed by the Jhansi Development Authority on a vast stretch of a green patch in the middle of the city of Jhansi mainly for the children with exciting Panchatantra themed animal statues. Over the years, this has not only been an exciting spot for children but also adults for morning and evening walks where they can enjoy a soothing pollution-free environment, away from the hustle-bustle of the city. Timings : 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Entry Fee : INR 20 Time Required : 2-3 hours

Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the river Betwa and river Jamini. Situated at a distance of 4.2 km from Orchha city and 19.2 km from Jhansi, the Sanctuary is home to endangered species like tigers and leopards. The sanctuary is a special treat for bird watchers as the sanctuary is home to over 200 species of Indian as well as migratory birds. Birds like peafowls, peacocks, swans and many more can be observed in the forest. Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary is the best place for nature’s retreat. The sanctuary caters to the adrenaline junkies as well by arranging lots of activities throughout the year. The adventures arranged are river rafting, canoeing, fishing, camping and trekking. Timings : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Time Required : 2-3 hours Entry Fee : Indians- INR 40 Foreigners- INR 350

Rani Lakshmi Bai Park located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh is set in the foothills of Jhansi Fort and is interconnected to Maithili Sharan Gupta Park. At the centre of the park there is a magnificent bronze statue of Rani Lakshmi Bai riding her horse, her sword raised and her adopted son Anand Rao, sitting behind her. Rani Lakshmi Bai Park is adorned with beautiful lush green trees, jogging tracks, slides, and swings for children to play. Blessed with a scenic view in all directions the park is a major hotspot for both tourists and locals, the Park is the best place for keen photographers and nature lovers. At dusk, Rani Lakshmi Bai Park is illuminated with beautiful lights highlighting the park’s natural beauty. Timings : 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Time Required : 1 hour Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

Parichha Dam, a human-made reservoir is built on the Jhansi-Kanpur Highway in the town of Parichha. The dam is built on the Betwa River and its reservoir, which is a placid stretch of water and runs to Notghat Bridge. It is popular amongst the local for water sports facilities and boating. Being the primary source of water for drinking and agricultural purposes of Jhansi, it also has a thermal plant which generates 1149 MW power. Constructed by the British between 1881 to 1886, the dam still stands and serves many facilities to the people of Jhansi. The major activities and water sports which the dam offers is boating and fishing. Boating in the Betwa River gives a captivating view of the scenic beauty of the place and a soothing experience along with a feeling of being in nature. Fishing is also one of the famous activities at the Parichha dam and Betwa River. You can always find many people sitting on the banks of the river with the fishing rod in their hand. The dam is a picturesque spot as well for the tourists. Timings : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Time Required : 1-2 hours Entry Fee : INR 50 for boating